REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF GREENWICH
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS FOR
APRIL 2005 MEETING
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0504PW01
CONTACT: Joseph P. Roberto, Hwy Supt. (203) 622-7763
REFERRED TO: Finance, Public Works Committees
VOTES: BET 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $668,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to General Fund account numbers as follows:
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-51100, Overtime: $160,500
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-51300, Temp Services: 15,000
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-52300, Equip Rental: 61,800
Public Works – Highway Division, A312-53750, Hwy Materials: 338,000
Public Works – Bd. of Education, A315-51300, Temp Services: 61,500
Public Works – Bd. of Education, A315-52300, Equip Rental: 12,500
Public Works – Bd. of Education, A315-53750, Hwy Materials: 18,700
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $66,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Parking Fund account numbers as follows:
Public Works – Highway Division, G317-51920, Labor costs $1,000
Public Works – Highway Division, G317-52300, Equip Rental: 16,000
Public Works – Highway Division, G317-53750, Hwy Materials: 49,000
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $67,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Leased Railroad Fund account numbers as follows:
Public Works – Highway Division, R317-51920, Labor costs $36,000
Public Works – Highway Division, R317-53750, Hwy Materials: 31,000
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This request is for an additional appropriation of $801,000 to pay costs for snow and ice control. The snow budget of $654,000 for FY 04-05 was based on the area’s 50-year average of snowfall, which is 30 inches, resulting in an estimated cost of $21,800 per inch. As of March 8, 2005, an average of 49 inches of snow has fallen in town and backcountry with an actual expenditure of $961,000, an average cost of $19,600 per inch. There have also been nine ice control days. March has a historic average of 8 inches of snowfall and, as this application is being written, weather forecasts are predicating additional snowfall and ice conditions for this month that exceed the historic average: we have adjusted our March estimate of snow accordingly. A summary of the snow and ice control budget is
below:
Item Budget Expendit. Balance
A312-51100 Overtime $159,000 $248,000 ($89,000)
A312-51300 Temp Svcs 59,000 47,600 11,400
A312-52300 Hired Equip 36,000 81,600 (45,600)
A312-53750 Materials 166,000 281,200 (115,200)
A315-51300 Temp Svcs 60,000 94,500 (34,500)
A315-52300 Hired Equip 10,000 18,000 (8,000)
A315-53750 Materials 15,000 27,000 (12,000)
Total GF 505,000 797,900 (292,900)
G317-51920 Salaries 66,000 37,500 28,500
G317-52300 Hired Equip 18,000 26,100 (8,100)
G317-53750 Materials 38,000 38,000 -0-
Total PF 122,000 101,600 20,400
R317-51920 Salaries 2,000 36,500 (34,500)
R317-53750 Materials 25,000 25,000 -0-
Total RRF 27,000 61,500 (34,500)
Grand Total $654,000 $961,000 ($307,000)
The projection below is based on three items: a) funds to cover the current shortfall; b) provide a snow budget for March; c) replenish the depleted salt and sand material inventory.
Request:
Funds to cover snow budget deficit: $307,000
March snowfall of 15 inches @ $19,600/in. 294,000
Salt and sand material (justification below) 200,000
Total $801,000
The past three winters have seen above average snowfall thereby depleting inventories of salt and sand materials. DPW recommends we replenish this inventory, as it has been the practice to have on hand a supply of materials from the preceding year. The $200,000 figure is based on the need to purchase approximately 6,000 tons of sand @$18.40/ton = $110,000 plus 2,000 tons of salt @$45/ton = $90,000. We do not believe it prudent to start next fiscal year with no inventory. Moreover, price increases for materials are expected when next year’s materials are competitively bid therefore we would take advantage of the current bid’s lower unit prices.
On the positive side, the town will apply for a FEMA grant of approximately $120,000 for the January 22 – 23, 2005 snowstorm. We expect to receive these monies this spring.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0504PW03
CONTACT: Marcos J. Madrid, Commissioner (203) 622-7740
REFERRED TO: Finance, Public Works Committees
VOTES:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift in the amount of $60,000 from Greenwich Green and Clean to purchase twenty street lights for installation on Greenwich Avenue.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
We request acceptance of a gift of twenty streetlights from Greenwich Green and Clean for installation on Greenwich Avenue with the value of $60,000. The streetlights will be the same design as those fronting the Senior Center on Greenwich Avenue, and other locations such as at Lewis Street and Greenwich Avenue.
Greenwich Green and Clean will purchase the streetlights directly. The Highway Division will coordinate with Connecticut Light and Power for their installation.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0504PW02
CONTACT: Robert C. Kalm, Deputy Commissioner (203) 622-7740
REFERRED TO: Health & Human Services,Legislative & Rules, Public Works
VOTES: Approved at March 15, 2005, Planning & Zoning Commission
Approved at January 21, 2005, Board of Selectman
RESOLVED, that James A. Lash, First Selectman, be and hereby is authorized to execute such agreement having been entered into pursuant to Section 7-273 of the Connecticut General Statutes entitled: “Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Stamford Connecticut and the Town Of Greenwich Connecticut for the Sanitary Sewer Connections for Six (6) Stamford Property Owners on Hillcrest Park Road.”
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This is a request to approve the Interlocal Agreement (ILA), copy attached, between the City of Stamford and the Town of Greenwich to allow six (6) properties on the east side of Hillcrest Park Road to connect to the Town of Greenwich sanitary sewer system. These six properties have Hillcrest Park Road, Greenwich Connecticut addresses, and each is accessed by way of Hillcrest Park Road. However, most of each of the six properties is within the City of Stamford.
In 2001, the RTM approved a change to the Sewer Boundary Map by adding the Hillcrest Park area, including Hillcrest Park Road, to the “to be sewered area.” This was done primarily for environmental reasons, with strong support from both the Health and Conservation Departments. Site conditions in the Hillcrest Park area, which includes these six properties, has substantial bedrock at or near the surface of the ground and soil of low porosity, and are not conducive to the long term proper functioning of residential septic systems.
The ILA has been approved by the City of Stamford, the Greenwich Board of Selectmen, the Law Department, and the Planning & Zoning Commission. This document provides the Town of Greenwich the right to levy (in accordance with the Mutual Covenants) assessments, sewer use charges, and other fees (collectively, the sewer charges) against the six lots and the six lot owners. In the event a lot owner does not timely pay a sewer charge in full, the unpaid amount thereof and all delinquency interest and related charges shall constitute a lien (a “Sewer Lien) against the subject lot, and the Town shall have the right to file a sewer lien on the Stamford Land Records and to file a foreclosure lawsuit against the subject lot owner in a court of competent jurisdiction.
Assessments received from these six lots will help pa for the constructions costs for the sewer, which has already been installed in Hillcrest Park Road to allow properties in Greenwich to connect. No additional work is necessary regarding the ILA.
The six lot owners have each signed a confirmation that they will connect to sewer within one year, if the ILA is approved, with the understanding that if they did not sign the confirmation, their property would be permanently removed from the ILA.
ATTACHMENTS
Separate enclosure- Interlocal Agreement (Re: Sewering Six Lots on Hillcrest Park Road, Old Greenwich, CT 06870)
DEPARTMENT: Board of Education 0504ED01
REFERRED TO: Education Committee
VOTES: Board of Education pending
Board of Estimate and Taxation 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $36,382 be and is hereby appropriated to be added to account A6201532 51020 for Teachers Salary. Said appropriation to come for payment from the Greenwich Education Association.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The Greenwich Education Association (GEA) contract allows association president a .8 FTE leave without pay to carry out the duties of president (Article 26 Section D). The GEA has been invoiced and paid for the cost of a replacement teacher. This request asks for the collected revenue to be added back to the school budget for the purpose of paying the replacement.
Attachments
Separate Enclosure
Law Department Memorandum
Resolution
DEPARTMENT: Board of Education 0504ED02
REFERRED TO: Education
VOTES: Board of Education pending
Board of Estimate and Taxation 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a grant for $6,000 for Project EVOLVE, a federally funded special education initiative based at the University of Vermont. Said amount be and is hereby appropriated to the following accounts: $1,500 to account A620056851060 - Cos Cob School; $3,000 to account A620105681060 - North Mianus School; $1,500 to account A620035681060 – Glenville School.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The Board of Education authorized district elementary schools (Glenville, Cos Cob, North Mianus) to apply to become national demonstration sites for Project EVOLVE, a federally funded special education initiative based at the University of Vermont. The purpose of the project is to identify and disseminate information about best practices in the use of paraprofessionals to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities.
The project provides selected schools with mini-grants to support related activities, including professional development and the purchase of additional materials and supplies. Funding has been received to-date for North Mianus and Cos Cob Schools. Additional funding is anticipated for Glenville.
Attachments
None
DEPARTMENT: Board of Education 0504ED03
REFERRED TO: Education, Finance Committees
VOTES: Board of Education pending
Board of Estimate and Taxation 12-0-0
RESOLVED, that the sum of $390,000 be and is hereby appropriated to be added to the following accounts: $138,410 to account Z6800292 5956 25109; $182,668 to account Z6800292 5956 02063; $68,922 to account Z6800292 5956 24106. Said appropriation to come from the Capital and Non-Recurring Fund.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
In January the school system leadership convened several meetings involving BET, RTM and Board of Education members as well as Town Finance Department staff to alert them to the projected cost overruns on the Hamilton Ave. modular project and to discuss options. The recommendation was made for the district to cover these costs from its operating budget and to seek an interim appropriation in March/April.
Attached is the change order log for this project prepared by URS showing an estimated total of $483,683. However the final amount is estimated to be only $390,000. which is the amount the Board of Education transferred from summer teacher salaries to the Facilities Department to cover change orders approved to date. While the recommendation was to use the operating budget to cover change orders, the school system respectfully suggests that there are several Hamilton Avenue School approved capital projects which can be closed in anticipation of the demolition of the existing structure.
Attachments –
Separate enclosure -
Hamilton Avenue School Summary Change Order Log
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/08.
MARY K. BAUSCH
Explanatory Comments
Mary K. Bausch. 39 Orchard Street, Greenwich. Renomination as a regular member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/08.
M.S.W. – University of Pittsburgh, M.S. – St. Francis College and B.A. – Denison University.
Member, United Way Planning Council, Co-Chair, Task Force on Senior Services, Neighbor to Neighbor, Vice Chair – Board of Directors, First Congregational Church – Chair – Wellness Committee and American Red Cross, Greenwich Chapter, Advisory Board.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/08.
CATHERINE M. BRENNAN
Explanatory Comments
Catherine M. Brennan, 1 Meadow Drive, Cos Cob. New nomination as a regular member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/08.
New York University School of Law, - LL.M in Taxation, Pace University School of Law – J.D., cum laude, B.A. in English from College of the Holy Cross, Trinity College, Dublin Ireland. Attorney with local firm.
United Way of Greenwich, Inc. Board of Directors, Member; Allocations Committee, 2005 Chair and 2004 Panel Leader. St. Mary Church, Parishioner and Religious Education Teacher, Junior League of Greenwich, Inc., member and Putnam Park Apartments, Inc., Board of Directors.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/08.
LORI JACKSON
Explanatory Comments
Lori Jackson, 46 Keofferam Road, Old Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Commission on Aging for a term expiring 3/31/08.
B.A. – Kenyon College (Political Science), Sullivan & Cromwell, Litigation Paralegal, Harley & Browne, P.C., Office Manager/Managing Clerk (law firm).
Member of The Junior League of Greenwich – 1987 to present, OG PTA, Exec. Committee, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, United Way of Greenwich Planning Council, Chair – Family and Youth Task Force of Planning Council , Allocations and Member – United Way Board, Greenwich Coalition to Combat Underage Drinking 2002 to present.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3 -0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Health for a term expiring 3/31/08.
MARILYN ROSS CAHN, M.D.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Marilyn Ross Cahn. 2 Fairfield Avenue, Old Greenwich.. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Health for a term expiring 3/31/08.
A.B., Barnard College, M.D., Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, M.S. in health administration, Graduate School of Public Administration, New York University, M.P.H., University of Connecticut Graduate School.
Retired Pediatrician and member of the Bruce Women’s Golf Association Pulblicity.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Social Services for a term expiring 3/31/08.
KIMBERLY TERRENOIRE
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Kimberly Terrenoire. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Social Services for a term expiring 3/31/08.
Purdue University, BS in Industrial Engineering, Universitat St. Gallen, Switzerland, International Study Program on Business and the European Community, University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business, MBA concentration in Finance and International Business.
Presently, Consultant – R. Half Management Resources.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Town Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Board of Ethics for a term expiring 3/31/08.
SUSAN McNEILY CRAIG
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Susan McNeily Craig. New nomination as a regular member of the Board of Ethics for a term expiring 3/31/08.
Yale Divinity School – Master of Divinity, Skidmore College, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Teaching Certifications – Physical Education Certification, States of Maryland, Massachusetts; Provisional Certification in State of New York.
Presently, Senior Associate Pastor – First Congregational Church of Greenwich, Member Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy- Executive Board, Member – Junior League, Advisory Board Member of The Den and Member – Board of Directors of the Northfield League, Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/10.
PAUL F. HOPPER
Explanatory Comments
Paul F. Hopper. New nomination as a regular member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/10.
University of Colorado Graduate, School of Design and Planning, Master of Architecture, Middlebury College – B.A. cum laude. Principal in local Architectural firm.
Assistant Coach - Greenwich Soccer League. Member, American Institute of Architects, Connecticut Society of Architects and Architectural League of New York.
Presently – alternate member of Commission
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/09.
CHRISTOPHER HOLBROOK
Explanatory Comments
Christopher Holbrook. 12 Mead Point Drive, Greenwich. New nomination as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/09.
New York Unversity, Leonard N. Stern School of Business – Masters of Business Administration, Conferred 1991. Grinnell College, Bachelor of Arts, Art History, Conferred 1986. Presently, President; Director of Restoration – Friends of Hyde Hall, Inc.
Presently a member and served as Chairman of Commission.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/10.
MARY A. KNIGHT
Explanatory Comments
Mary A. Knight. 27 Strickland Road, Cos Cob. New nomination as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/10.
B.A., Kansas University, A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology, B.A. – English Literature, Cum Laude.
Presently, Teacher at Bar Method (formerly Lotte Berke) Exercise studio – certified for teaching of children’s yoga.
Former Fashion Editor and Stylist for Butterick Co., Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/06.
JOAN MURPHY
Explanatory Comments
Joan B. Murphy. 14A Mead Avenue, Cos Cob. New nomination as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/06.
Former Medical Assistant. Member – Friends of Cos Cob Library, Neighbor to Neighbor, Greenwich Hospital, RTM, YWCA and Greenwich Woman’s Club.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
ARIS CRIST
Explanatory Comments
Aris Crist. New nomination as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
Masters of Architecture, Syracuse University, Bachelors of Science, University of Vermont.
Member, Boy Scouts, Building Committee, Church of Our Savior, Rye, NY, Building Improvement Committee – North Street School PTA and Greenwich Rotary.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a regular member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
ANNE MALETTA
Explanatory Comments
Anne Maletta. 60 Butternut Hollow, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Historic District Commission for a term expiring 3/31/08.
Bennett Junior College. AA., Mount Holyoke College, BA – Geography, University of Chicago, Graduate School of Business, MBA, Marketing and Public and Non-profit Management, Columbia University of Graduate School of Architecture/Historic Preservation, working towards MS in Conservation.
Presently – alternate member of Commission.
Numerous volunteer boards – Past summer Intern for Greenwich Historical Society.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Ed Gomeau 618-7683
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Land Use Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen be appointed an alternate member of the Inland Wetlands Agency for a term expiring 3/31/07.
REVEREND MICHAEL R. MOYNIHAN
Explanatory Comments
Reverend Michael R. Moynihan. New nomination as an alternate member of the Inland Wetlands Agency for a term expiring 3/31/07.
BA/ Phil/Theology and Church Law, STB, JCL.
President, Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy, Vicar for Diocese(Greenwich, Stamford, Darien). Presently, Pastor, St. Michael’s Church.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0504PW04
CONTACT: Marcos J. Madrid, Commissioner (203) 622-7740
REFERRED TO: Public Works Committee
VOTES: Board of Selectman Acceptance Nov. 18, 2004
Awaiting Planning & Zoning Municipal Improvement
RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Commissioner of Public Works, approved by the Board of Selectmen, that the private road or portion thereof of Hooker Lane also known as Hooker Lane Extension be accepted as a public highway.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This is to request acceptance of a private section of Hooker Lane, also know as Hooker Lane Extension, as a public road. The Board of Selectmen at its November 18, 2004, meeting voted to accept Hooker Lane as a public road. This item is on the agenda of the March 29, 2005, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Municipal Improvement approval.
A portion of Hooker Lane, as shown on Town Clerk’s Map No. 4692, extending northeasterly approximately 1,150 feet from the street right-of-way line of Cognewaugh Road to and including the turnaround was accepted as a public road by the RTM in October 1969. As the area development the road was extended to accommodate additional homes. Public Works’ Highway Division has provided services for the entire length of Hooker Lane such as snowplowing and street cleaning to these residents over the years. There are signed petitions from abutting property owners on Hooker Lane requesting its acceptance. DPW believes it is appropriate that we formally accept what is in realty a de facto public road.
We also plan to release an easement that was created at what was the original end of Hooker Lane, since the existing town road section at that time, required a turnaround. The Law Department is working this particular issue with the property owners at 30 Hooker Lane.
ATTACHMENTS
None
DEPARTMENT: Sense of the Meeting Petition
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services, Legislative & Rules
VOTES:
The Greenwich R.T.M. supports continuation of town ownership and governance of the Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home.
The sense of the meeting resolution amends and corrects the proposal on Nathaniel Witherell that came before the R.T.M. in September 2004.
No explanatory comments were submitted by the petitioners.
Original petition with signatures on file in the Town Clerk’s office.
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